After sparring some heated rounds, Jesus Cuellar feels Nonito Donaire will knock out Darchinyan

Chris Robinson catches up with interim WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks following some good sparring with former champion Nonito Donaire. Hear what Cuellar had to say about the work in this video
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Marcos Maidana speaks on the tough sparring from Nonito Donaire and Jesus Cuellar

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion Marcos Maidana inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks on the tough sparring from his countryman from Argentina, Jesus Cuellar, and Nonito Donaire
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Exclusive: Nonito Donaire returns to training at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard and claims ‘This is where I want to be’

Nonito Donaire inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday afternoon, former multi-division world champion Nonito ‘Filipino Flash’ Donaire stopped by his trainer Robert Garcia’s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif., to finish up camp ahead of his Nov. 9 rematch with Vic Darchinyan.

Speaking to HustleBoss.com shortly before his workout, the 30-year old Donaire expressed just how motivated he was to again be inside one of the top gyms in the sport as he looks to rebound from his disappointing loss this past April to Cuban marvel Guillermo Rigondeaux.

“It’s always great, man,” said Donaire. “You see all the champions. You see everybody here. This is where you’ve got to be.”

While Donaire was initially spotted inside of the gym late last month, his visit was short-lived, as he would end up heading back to his home base of Las Vegas to do some work with his father, Nonito Donaire Sr.
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Nonito Donaire opens up on returning to Oxnard, Pacquiao vs. Rios, and Ruslan Provodnikov

Chris Robinson catches up with former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s) inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif., as he speaks on his return to the gym ahead of his Nov. 9 rematch with Vic Darchinyan. Donaire also discusses the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios event as well as
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Marcos Maidana ripping the heavy bag in Oxnard as he continues to train for Adrien Broner

More all-access coverage from the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. as former junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana (34-3, 31 KO’s) puts in work on the heavy bag as his Dec. 14 Showtime clash with Adrien Broner inches closer
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Robert Garcia speaks on Donaire’s return and reveals why the Darchinyan rematch could be dangerous

Chris Robinson catches up with former world champion and Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia, as he speaks on the return of his fighter, Nonito Donaire, to his gym and eyes the Nov. 9 rematch against Vic Darchinyan on HBO
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Alex Ariza claims Manny Pacquiao has not been tested by VADA? [CR’s Commentary]

An updates on the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight, set to take place in Macau, China. Turns out that Rios’ strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza, who used to work with Team Pacquiao, believes Manny may not have been tested by VADA. Check out the video for more details
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Nonito Donaire returns to the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy to finish up camp for Darchinyan

An all-access look inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, CA, as former multi-division world champion Nonito Donaire returns to camp to finish up training ahead of his Nov. 9 HBO rematch with Vic Darchinyan
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Eduardo Garcia reacts to Freddie Roach saying he is the one person that he fears on Team Rios

Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Eduardo Garcia in Oxnard, Calif., as he reacts to the news that trainer Freddie Roach says he is the one person in Brandon Rios’ camp that he fears. Roach will lead Manny Pacquiao into battle against Rios on Nov. 23 in Macau, China in an HBO pay per view fight
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Exclusive photos: Nonito Donaire sparring with WBA champ Jesus Cuellar at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

Continue on to the slideshow for an all-access look at former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s) putting in some rounds with interim WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) of Argentina.

Donaire faces off with Vic Darchinyan in an HBO-televised rematch on Nov. 9.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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Exclusive photos: Nonito Donaire sparring with WBA champ Jesus Cuellar at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

Continue on to the slideshow for an all-access look at former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s) putting in some rounds with interim WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) of Argentina.

Donaire faces off with Vic Darchinyan in an HBO-televised rematch on Nov. 9.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Nonito Donaire sparring with WBA champ Jesus Cuellar at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

Continue on to the slideshow for an all-access look at former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s) putting in some rounds with interim WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) of Argentina.

Donaire faces off with Vic Darchinyan in an HBO-televised rematch on Nov. 9.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive photos: Nonito Donaire sparring with WBA champ Jesus Cuellar at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy

Continue on to the slideshow for an all-access look at former multi-division champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KO’s) putting in some rounds with interim WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (23-1, 18 KO’s) of Argentina.

Donaire faces off with Vic Darchinyan in an HBO-televised rematch on Nov. 9.

All photos courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Trainer Marvin Somodio wants Ruslan Provodnikov to face Tim Bradley again

Newly-crowned WBO junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov flanked by trainer Marvin Somodio (Photo: Zhanna Popova)

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By Chris Robinson

This past Saturday night, trainer Marvin Somodio found himself in perhaps his biggest role as a professional, as he led Ruslan Provodnikov into battle against Mike Alvarado in an HBO attraction that delivered on all fronts.

Inside of the 1STBANK Center in Alvarado’s hometown of Denver, Colo., Provodnikov delivered his finest outing to date in registering a stoppage victory after ten rounds.

With the fight seemingly give and take through the first seven rounds, Provodnikov turned up the heat in the eighth as he twice dropped Alvarado to his knees after two separate barrages of punches. And after a debilitating 10th frame, Alvarado wisely opted to stay on his stool, surrendering the victory to the Russian brute.

When working the corner of Provodnikov, Somodio typically works under head trainer Freddie Roach. But with Roach presently in General Santos City, Philippines aiding Manny Pacquiao ahead of his forthcoming match with Brandon Rios, Somodio found himself in the lead role during the Alvarado fight.
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Mike Alvarado upset at his team for stopping the Provodnikov fight? Rudy Hernandez opens up

Trainer Rudy Hernandez recently took to Facebook to share his thoughts about Mike Alvarado’s loss this past weekend to Ruslan Provodnikov. In another grueling war, Alvarado was dropped twice in the eighth round and refused to come out following round 10. Check out the video to hear what Hernandez had to say about how the fight was stopped
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